Finger Positions

Gb9sus4 diagram
Root Note Gb
Name Gb
Intervals 1P-4P-5P-7m-9M
Relative Minor Ebm
Notes Gb, B, Db, E, Ab
Aliases Gb9sus4, Gb9sus

How to play the Gb9sus4 Chord

The Gb9sus4 is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the Gb is built using the 1P, 4P, 5P, 7m, 9M intervals. In the key of Gb Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gb9sus4 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to Gb helps with transposition and ear training.

Scale Compatibility

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Minor Bebop Dorian Mixolydian Piongio Mixolydian B6 Bebop Minor Minor Bebop Composite Blues Chromatic

* 10 scales found containing the notes Gb, B, Db, E, Ab.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gb9sus4 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 71, 61, 64, 68
Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 493.8833012561241, 277.1826309768721, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451